Thursday, January 5, 2006

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON #1

Daughters of the Dragon #1 will arrive in stores on Jan. 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Khari Evans and a cover by Evans and Palmiotti.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Bounty hunters Misty Knight and Colleen Wing star in the sexy action thriller Daughters of the Dragon, the latest project from writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti. An entertaining mix of gritty action, biting comedy and sharp visuals provided by talented newcomer Khari Evans. When four­less­than 'super' villains -- Whirlwind, 8-Ball, Humbug and Freezer Burn‹skip bail and team up to rob the penthouse apartment of a wealthy publisher, they get more than they bargained for. Misty Knight and Colleen Wing are on the case. Unfortunately, so are a host of villains and assassins looking to recover what was stolen."

Daughters of the Dragon #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SHE-HULK #4

She-Hulk #4 will arrive in stores on Jan. 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Slott, with art by Scott Kolins and a cover by Greg Horn.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Back to Bone.' Not too long ago, She-Hulk lost control of her powers and destroyed an entire town... and silently stood by as the blame was cast on her cousin. Now it's time to pick up the pieces, take responsibility for her actions, and pay the price. A done-in-one story that's the official sequel to The Avengers: Search for She-Hulk. Also in this issue, discover which old school Avengers is joining the cast! You won't see this one coming!"

She-Hulk #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: EXILES #75

Exiles #75 will arrive in stores on Jan. 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tony Bedard, with art and cover by James Calafiore.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'World Tour: 2099, Pt. 1.' The Exiles are gonna party like it's 2099! The World Tour continues and the Exiles just might happen to pick up another teammate! Our money's on Hulk! Or Skullfire!"

Exiles #75 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #22

New X-Men #22 will arrive in stores on Jan. 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, with art and cover by Mark Brooks.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Childhood's End, Pt. 3 of 4.' Being a teenager isn't easy. Especially if you're a mutant and people are trying to kill you! The New X-Men are still reeling from the effects of House of M. One of the kids is horribly injured and may not live through the night. And William Stryker is vehemently preaching hatred for mutants. Will any of the kids make it to graduation?"

New X-Men #22 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: THE 198 #1

X-Men: The 198 #1 will arrive in stores on Jan. 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by David Hine, with art by Jim Muniz and a cover by Juan Doe.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"A Decimation tie-in. The unthinkable has happened in the Marvel Universe! In the wake of House of M, in the blink of an eye, the whole world has changed! In this new world order, Xavier's School becomes a haven for those that are different. But has this former sanctuary become the one place most dangerous for mutants?"

X-Men: The 198 #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SON OF M #2

Son of M #2 will arrive in stores on Jan. 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by David Hine, with art by Roy Allan Martinez and a cover by John Watson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Decimation tie-in. Pietro Maximoff, formerly known as Quicksilver, betrayer of mutantkind, is at his lowest ebb. Crushed and defeated, his only hope and refuge lies with the Inhumans. Re-united with his wife Crystal, will his desperate ambitions lead him to an even greater betrayal?"

Son of M #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ARES #1

Ares #1 will arrive in stores on Jan. 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Michael Avon Oeming, with art and cover by Travel Foreman.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"For thousands of years, Ares, The God of War, has been the most violent and ruthlessly efficient killer in Zeus' stable. The Nuclear Option to be sent in when absolutely, positively, need to kill everything in sight. Now, Ares -- who has invaded Olympus, attempted to take over earth, stood at the walls of Troy, and fought toe to toe with and against Earthís greatest heroes -- has turned his back on Olympus and centuries of brutal warfare to begin life anew on Earth with one goal: to raise his child. But what happens when Olympus -- under siege and in danger of falling -- calls on its most violent son to come to its rescue? And what happens if Ares refuses? Will Zeus destroy his son...and his grandson...to save his city? This five issues miniseries, illustrated by Travel Foreman and written by Mike Oeming, brings together heroes new and old, uniting Hercules and the Greek Pantheon with the Marvel Universe. Ares is the God of War, so we promise this is like no heroic book Marvel has done before. Heads will fly and blood will flow between Ares and anyone who stands in the way of his son."